What does Preamble of Equal Remedies Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize remedies. It also seeks to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. The proposed amendment would provide remedies under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act that are similar to those available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Equal Remedies Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Equal Remedies Act of 2026.

What does EQUALIZATION OF REMEDIES. of Equal Remedies Act of 2026 do?

Section 1977A of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a) is amended. Subsection (b)(3) is modified to expand the types of compensatory damages available, including 'emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-pecuniary losses.' Subsection (c) is revised to allow any party to demand a jury trial.

What does COMPENSATORY AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES AVAILABLE FOR AGE of Equal Remedies Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 7(b) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. It replaces the existing text with provisions mirroring the powers, remedies, and procedures outlined in sections 705, 706, 707, 709, and 710 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The amendment expands the types of legal or equitable relief available under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to include those available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the types of compensatory damages available in cases brought under Section 1977A of the Revised Statutes, including emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life.
It allows any party in a Section 1977A case to demand a jury trial.
The bill aligns remedies available under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 with those available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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